Adoor Gopalakrishnan: 'No quality in National Awards'
Renowned filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has sharply criticized the National Awards, deeming the selection process deeply flawed and devoid of artistic integrity. He asserts that recent winners represent the worst films of the year, attributing the decline to biased juries. Gopalakrishnan even suggested abolishing the awards if this trend persists, lamenting the promotion of mediocrity over genuine excellence.